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DY61 OVJ

2011 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,413 mi
Last recorded130,413 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11874,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OVJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 130,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 130,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,245 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray loose but not insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 118,245 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Under tray loose but not insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 109,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,311 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view border line (wiper damage ) (3.2 (a) (i))

front brakes worn

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,223 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 96,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,380 miles

Offside undertrays has slight damage

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertryas fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 79,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,554 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 57,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid on edge 2.5 mm /3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,879 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,803 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 195/55/r16-87h

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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DY61 OVJ is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY61 OVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY61 OVJ registered?

DY61 OVJ is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is DY61 OVJ safe to buy?

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